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Got the sliders that was fabbed up installed. It's child-approved!
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Inspired by a Facebook group member, I ripped off the carpet on the tailgate panel and re-applied with a cut-up $24 rug off Amazon. Used beige edge trim from Amazon as well. It isn't perfect, but it works. Took a few hours, mostly because the staple gun I have is pretty terrible. I probably wasted about 60 staples.
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Always drive by the Nixon Library & Museum as it's close to my house. Finally decided to take a pic.
Probably the last pic with my Sony before front and rear bumpers are installed and I put the rest of the roofrack back on.
Quick question : what’s your ride height ,from the hub to the fender , in the front and back ?
Thank you in advance .
Thank you in advance .
Hate the sticker under your driver's mirror, but those wheels look really, really good on the 100. Like a fancier Rock Warrior.
Really cool build, looks like you're getting super acquainted with it. You're one of only a few people I've seen have to swap the engine.
I'll second the hesitance about aftermarket CVs. I have tossed around the idea of keeping just a pile of them at the house to cheaply swap out [WHEN] they break on trails. But, I've had 2 non-OEM axles go bad with just a few K of road-only driving. Clicking within just a couple of months. I've snapped OEM CVs as well, but they're so much more robust and resilient.
Really cool build, looks like you're getting super acquainted with it. You're one of only a few people I've seen have to swap the engine.
I'll second the hesitance about aftermarket CVs. I have tossed around the idea of keeping just a pile of them at the house to cheaply swap out [WHEN] they break on trails. But, I've had 2 non-OEM axles go bad with just a few K of road-only driving. Clicking within just a couple of months. I've snapped OEM CVs as well, but they're so much more robust and resilient.
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I think roughly 22 in the front, 23 in the rear.
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Yea, I had that sticker on my old Tacoma I sold, just kinda just carried over to the LX to make me feel "at home". LOL
I still have the OEM CVs in my garage, probably could get them rebuilt at some point, but so far so good with the NAPAs. I'm still praying they aren't problematic as this is my first FT-4WD vehicle. I just wanted to get fresh stuff all-around at somewhat reasonable costs for some peace of mind, but I'm certain I'll have to circle back to address some of these cheaper decisions I've made. I still have a 2G Tacoma I want to get going as well.
Thank you !
Functionally speaking they'll be fine. Even a failed one will still turn your tires. If you're going to do much heavy trail riding, just be sure to bring a spare and the tools to replace. I learned this the hard way
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Functionally speaking they'll be fine. Even a failed one will still turn your tires. If you're going to do much heavy trail riding, just be sure to bring a spare and the tools to replace. I learned this the hard way
Yep! I've been in prep mode! Gathering parts and trail spares, tools. I've taken it easy so far for now (I don't have spare tire just yet).
Still going....never ending.
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Installed new Amazon terminals. Installed Auxbeam using the Owl tray. Too lazy to re-orient the circuit breaker, should've had flipped it around but still works.
Had to pull both Yotas out to do some stuff in the garage.
Had to pull both Yotas out to do some stuff in the garage.
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Took my LX to KP Offroad / TK Offroad out in Ontario to finally get my front bumper worked on. It's the Coastal Offroad center piece with custom tubing. Here it is in the early stages. A center hoop and custom "turn signal" plate was added on shortly after this. Tanner does amazing work. It's been completed since this picture was taken, and now needs powder coat. Rear bumper is next, which will be the first 100 series rear bumper from a certain fabber yet to be revealed.
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Here it is: 1.75" x .120 wall DOM tubing. Coastal Offroad center section with custom work from Tanner with TK Offroad / KP Offroad in Ontario, CA. Just needs some paint or PC, and I have all the lights and accessories to throw on ready to go. The three holes on each side are for some bullet/bolt sized LEDs for turn signals.
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LX is still getting the rear bumper made. Stopped by the shop to drop off some stuff. Front bumper needs paint/powder. Then a list of things to take care of once I get it back, hopefully in a few weeks.
Then I realized, I need to quit being a b**** and get some stuff done, like NAV delete and possibly obtaining a 98/99 LC rear end and getting locked in the back. I wasn't really planning on being anything but a fireroad cruiser with this LX, but I spent some time watching 100s do obstacles at Moab, and being reminded of the importance and how things are so much easier with some lockers.
I had an open diff Tacoma, got front and rear lockers and it opened the door wide open to the trails I could do.
Case in Point: Front and Rear Locked in my Tacoma
Then I realized, I need to quit being a b**** and get some stuff done, like NAV delete and possibly obtaining a 98/99 LC rear end and getting locked in the back. I wasn't really planning on being anything but a fireroad cruiser with this LX, but I spent some time watching 100s do obstacles at Moab, and being reminded of the importance and how things are so much easier with some lockers.
I had an open diff Tacoma, got front and rear lockers and it opened the door wide open to the trails I could do.
Case in Point: Front and Rear Locked in my Tacoma
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Thanks, it's gonna look really noiice. Checked out the side corners they made, and it looks awesome. Hopefully that gets welded up soon.
I really appreciate how the rear is tucked up, removing the factory rear cross member gets you a mile closer to the tailgate - that’s one thing that has always bugged me about my Slee. Even looking at yours unfinished makes me want to get rid of my Tupperware - but I promised myself that this would stay stock so I’m running a sweet little swingout to hold me over
Yeah, I know.. it’s cute
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I really appreciate how the rear is tucked up, removing the factory rear cross member gets you a mile closer to the tailgate - that’s one thing that has always bugged me about my Slee. Even looking at yours unfinished makes me want to get rid of my Tupperware - but I promised myself that this would stay stock so I’m running a sweet little swingout to hold me over
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Yeah, I know.. it’s cute
Hey that looks gooooood!!!
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Progress being made....
Love the front bumper. It looks nearly exactly like what I've been wanting to replace my horrible ARB. Did you buy a complete Coastal kit or would they sell you the center section/ winch cradle only?
Nice job! Cruiser is looking great.
Nice job! Cruiser is looking great.
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